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Braintrash said:
Isn't the release date a US one ? Anyway, will wait.

Right now, I have my favorite helmet, the Arai RX7-RC. Just love it, fits perfect, just the Pinlock is to change after a winter riding at temps below O°C, but that was expected. The screen is still faultless, as the whole helmet. Really happy with it.

My second favorite has been the Shoei XR-1100, very good helmet, but one rank under Arai. Their new Neotec is really nice; I don't like these crossover helmets, but this one made me think twice.

AGV helmets have not been that good, but I expect a lot from the PistaGP, and the whole new line they are working on. But I will never anything AGV prior to this one, although Dainese is my outfit manufacturer of choice.

I can't stand Schubert, but that's because they don't fit me at all. When I wear one, I become claustrophobic, especially their C3. Also, they look quite plastic to me. I am the only one to see them as plastic, so I don't really know where it comes from; maybe since I partially learn my life as a designer, I can spot the materials instantly.

Most other helmets were fine, but just fine : not especially bad, but not especially good too.

So, in the end, my top 2 is Arai then Shoei, and I don't really have a third brand I really like, although it might change once I try the PistaGP.

What about you ?
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You just pretty much captured exactly how I feel about the various brands of helmets.

The release date of February is for Europe I believe, so the US is probably later than February. Because Champion Helmets is based in The Netherlands. I ordered mine a couple days ago and got the better.
 
Braintrash said:
At least, you get what you pay for.
Not all expensive brands can say so. ;-(
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That's true! I never regretted buying the Arai... Worth every penny so far. But I don't have to find out how save it is in a crash...

Concerning the PistaGP I'm very curious how good the quality will be...
 
jjmontesanto said:
You just pretty much captured exactly how I feel about the various brands of helmets.

The release date of February is for Europe I believe, so the US is probably later than February. Because Champion Helmets is based in The Netherlands. I ordered mine a couple days ago and got the better.
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Ordered this baby yesterday, can't wait to get my hands on it...
 
I have family in Holland. I wonder if I could have someone pick it up in person sooner then waiting for US.
 
MadeinItaly said:
I have family in Holland. I wonder if I could have someone pick it up in person sooner then waiting for US.
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It will come out in February 2013, before than they won ´t have it at Champion Helmets either. So you will have to wait until then either way...

Usually it does take about 6 months before dealers will have it in the US (think summer 2013) to get it before that date you must order it online.
 
And you might want try one before buying it out.

Since it's a whole new helmet, and since that shape will most likely evolve, you can't deduce the right size for you based on previous AGV helmets.
 
After testing almost all full face helmets on the a
market, I can tell there is sometimes a world of difference between the helmet advertised size and the real size and the way you fit into it.
 
Braintrash said:
After testing almost all full face helmets on the a
market, I can tell there is sometimes a world of difference between the helmet advertised size and the real size and the way you fit into it.
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Sometimes there is even a difference in how the same brand, same size will fit you. I have a more oval head, some helmets are just not made for me while others fit me perfectly (same size)
 
Braintrash I agree with you on the stickers...not saying it's bad...just not my style. I would consider otherwise.
 
Are agv helmet sizes pretty consistent then? If I try a large the the posts GP should fit me then?

I've got a shark and that's a large. Bought my wife a agv medium and that was too tight for me. So I think the pista GP in large should be ok. If I wait till oz gets that's helmet Rossi would have retired for sure.
 
nick1199 said:
If I wait till oz gets that's helmet Rossi would have retired for sure.
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Ha, funny, hopefully it doesn't come true though!

I have always worn a medium across the various brands of helmets I've tried. So I'm going with a medium this time too. I think (my opinion only) based on talking with the guys at Champion Helmets, they would be willing to do an exchange if the size isn't correct. Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be a case of misplaced faith.
 
jjmontesanto said:
Ha, funny, hopefully it doesn't come true though!

I have always worn a medium across the various brands of helmets I've tried. So I'm going with a medium this time too. I think (my opinion only) based on talking with the guys at Champion Helmets, they would be willing to do an exchange if the size isn't correct. Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be a case of misplaced faith.
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That's sounds great then. Would have more confidence to get it from champion helmets then.

Last time I heard Rossi said he still about 3-4yrs in him left. Watch all you can now I say !!!!
 
jjmontesanto said:
Ha, funny, hopefully it doesn't come true though!

I have always worn a medium across the various brands of helmets I've tried. So I'm going with a medium this time too. I think (my opinion only) based on talking with the guys at Champion Helmets, they would be willing to do an exchange if the size isn't correct. Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be a case of misplaced faith.
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They have a good return policy so shouldn't be a problem returning it to them when it doesn't fit.
 
yep. the black/yellow combo. i have a jacket that will look just fine methinks. i am not normally given to matching livery. a little over the top for my taste. but i will might an exception in this case!

i don't mind the fluoro elements - besides the fact i like the design, they definitely make you more visible to others. safety, that's how i explain to my lady, you can't scrimp on safety, luv.
 

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